• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Yield: 12 bars 1x
• Category: Dessert/Snack
• Method: Oven
• Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Incredible flourless Healthy Pumpkin Bars are the perfect fall treat! Made with good for you ingredients like almond butter and pumpkin puree with no flour, oil, or refined sugar. They come together in minutes and kids love them! Vegan, gluten free and paleo-friendly.

Ingredients

• 1 overripe medium banana
• ¾ cup creamy almond butter*
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp fine sea salt
• Optional: ⅓ cup chocolate chips and/or walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray an 8x8in square baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Place banana in a medium mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Add almond butter, pumpkin, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk until well-combined.
3. Add coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, whisking until smooth. Fold in any desired add-ins.
4. Pour into prepared baking dish, smoothing with a spatula. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow bars to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing. I like to let them rest for 30 minutes for the flavors to come together. They're my favorite right out of the fridge!

Notes

*Almond butter must be liquidy/drippy. Do not use "hard" almond butter as they will be dry.

STORAGE: Store bars in an air-tight container on the counter for up to three days. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Comments

September 07, 2024 at 6:08 pm

are these healthy for sugar diabetes and low carbs ? thanks Jayne

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September 07, 2024 at 8:32 pm

They are much lower in sugar and carbs that your average dessert, yes. They also have healthy fats and fiber to balance blood sugar. Of course everyone's individual needs are different.

February 25, 2024 at 8:03 pm

Amazing recipe!! Thank you! We used natural PB, as that’s what we had on hand and oat flour and 2 T ground flax seed instead of coconut flour. Still very delicious. Loved the amazing cakey texture and chocolate chips! Yummy!!!

September 20, 2023 at 12:54 pm

Can medjool dates be substituted for the maple syrup?

Reply

September 20, 2023 at 4:39 pm

Hi there! I haven't tested these with dates--I'd guess it would need to be date paste, but I can't say for certain how the texture would be. Let me know if you try it!

January 22, 2021 at 12:24 am

Love this recipe! I substitute sunflower seed butter for the almond butter to make them nut free. Always great!

December 20, 2020 at 9:25 pm

These are insanely good!! Super delicious without the guilt! Will be a staple for sure!